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Coney Island, New York

Coney Island - New York, New York
Coney Island
Coney Island, New York , NY 11224Map
Neighborhood: Brooklyn
Overview

Brooklyn's Coney Island, or the more dialectical term of Rabbit Island, became one of the city's leisure hotspots in the late 19th and early 20th Century, following the introduction of the Coney Island & Brooklyn Railroad streetcar line. Since then the area has been swamped by resorts and attractions, including the ever-famous Luna Park. Following the decline of World War II and the years of neglect the park endured after, the area has burst back into life and is home to Luna Park, the Aquarium and of course, the beach. A three-mile-long boardwalk runs the length of Coney Island into Brighton Beach. There is sometimes a circus, but always something strange to see. Also, don't let the non-holiday cooler months deter you from visiting; it is much less crowded, and the stores remain open.

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By jbhaydn | Posted 01/16/12
  Will be checking out Coney Island also on next trip ! Thank's for the info on it !-jbhaydn  
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